Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below the statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If none of the phrases is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.

As allegations of crores of rupees changing hands to permit illegal mining began to fly thick and fast, ______________________________.

  1. government ordered an enquiry which exposed a nexus between mine operators and bureaucrats

  2. it caused great damage to the surrounding ecosystem and the environment in general

  3. the officials have been irresponsible in failing to bring it to the notice of the court in time

  4. the powerful mining lobby had bribed the officials to obtain permit for mining on ecologically sensitive land

  5. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Options (2), (3) and (4) are out of scope, as they are not connected with the theme of the passage. Hence (1) is the correct answer.

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